The SPLC's statement said that "the policy was invalid under the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution because it discriminated on the basis of sex, lacked any exceedingly persuasive justification, and rested on an archaic sex stereotype that earrings are appropriate only for females. The repealed policy similarly offended Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which protects against sex discrimination at school.

Yep. Easy lawsuit. Under the dress code, can girls wear earrings? Yes. Can boys? No. Is the only difference their gender? Yes. Book it, done.

AverageAmericanGuy:Earrings are a terrible idea. They are the first thing I grab for in a fight. The lobes (or better, the cartilaginous outer ear) are really easy to tear, especially with a post to pull on.

There was a kid in my highschool that had an earring and a nose ring, attached by a chain. One day, he got in a fight. It did not go well for him.

Sudo_Make_Me_A_Sandwich:AverageAmericanGuy: Earrings are a terrible idea. They are the first thing I grab for in a fight. The lobes (or better, the cartilaginous outer ear) are really easy to tear, especially with a post to pull on.

There was a kid in my highschool that had an earring and a nose ring, attached by a chain. One day, he got in a fight. It did not go well for him.

Insecure little farts who think making fun of an entire state is not in any way a form of prejudice. Get a piece of paper and count them. It's a fun game.

Yeah, it's funny. People will get all bent out of shape and call things like Breakfast at Tiffany's horribly racist and then in the same breath they will say something like Southerners are all inbred retards.

It really boggles the mind.

I expect it on Fark, but I've left certain corners of the internet which were meant to be serious and supportive sites because there was too much of that.

But on topic for this thread, who farking really cares if male students in Alabama can wear earrings to school - except for high school students in Alabama?

Leeds:Theaetetus: Easy lawsuit. Under the dress code, can girls wear earrings? Yes. Can boys? No. Is the only difference their gender? Yes. Book it, done.

I'm interested to hear your take on shirts vs skins in PE.

Distinctions are allowed in school dress codes if there's a legitimate reason not exclusively related to "traditional gender roles". For example, dress codes can require girls to wear bras while not requiring boys to do so.

/but no, I'm not going to talk about topless high school girls, sicko. :P

Theaetetus:Leeds: Theaetetus: Easy lawsuit. Under the dress code, can girls wear earrings? Yes. Can boys? No. Is the only difference their gender? Yes. Book it, done.

I'm interested to hear your take on shirts vs skins in PE.

Distinctions are allowed in school dress codes if there's a legitimate reason not exclusively related to "traditional gender roles". For example, dress codes can require girls to wear bras while not requiring boys to do so.

/but no, I'm not going to talk about topless high school girls, sicko. :P

What legitimate reason not exclusively related to "traditional gender roles" is there for requiring girls to wear shirts but not boys?

untaken_name:Theaetetus: Leeds: Theaetetus: Easy lawsuit. Under the dress code, can girls wear earrings? Yes. Can boys? No. Is the only difference their gender? Yes. Book it, done.

I'm interested to hear your take on shirts vs skins in PE.

Distinctions are allowed in school dress codes if there's a legitimate reason not exclusively related to "traditional gender roles". For example, dress codes can require girls to wear bras while not requiring boys to do so.

/but no, I'm not going to talk about topless high school girls, sicko. :P

What legitimate reason not exclusively related to "traditional gender roles" is there for requiring girls to wear shirts but not boys?

Theaetetus:untaken_name: Theaetetus: Leeds: Theaetetus: Easy lawsuit. Under the dress code, can girls wear earrings? Yes. Can boys? No. Is the only difference their gender? Yes. Book it, done.

I'm interested to hear your take on shirts vs skins in PE.

Distinctions are allowed in school dress codes if there's a legitimate reason not exclusively related to "traditional gender roles". For example, dress codes can require girls to wear bras while not requiring boys to do so.

/but no, I'm not going to talk about topless high school girls, sicko. :P

What legitimate reason not exclusively related to "traditional gender roles" is there for requiring girls to wear shirts but not boys?

You'll notice I said bras, not shirts.

Yes, I did notice that. You'll notice that the person you responded to specifically said "shirts vs. skins". Are you suggesting that schools will or should allow skins vs. bras or shirts vs. bras?

Theaetetus:untaken_name: Theaetetus: Leeds: Theaetetus: Easy lawsuit. Under the dress code, can girls wear earrings? Yes. Can boys? No. Is the only difference their gender? Yes. Book it, done.

I'm interested to hear your take on shirts vs skins in PE.

Distinctions are allowed in school dress codes if there's a legitimate reason not exclusively related to "traditional gender roles". For example, dress codes can require girls to wear bras while not requiring boys to do so.

/but no, I'm not going to talk about topless high school girls, sicko. :P

What legitimate reason not exclusively related to "traditional gender roles" is there for requiring girls to wear shirts but not boys?

You'll notice I said bras, not shirts.

So flat chested girls are fine for bra-free shirt-free activity, and fat be-moobed guys are required to maintain a bro and shirt at all times. Got it

Theaetetus:Leeds: Theaetetus: Easy lawsuit. Under the dress code, can girls wear earrings? Yes. Can boys? No. Is the only difference their gender? Yes. Book it, done.

I'm interested to hear your take on shirts vs skins in PE.

Distinctions are allowed in school dress codes if there's a legitimate reason not exclusively related to "traditional gender roles". For example, dress codes can require girls to wear bras while not requiring boys to do so.

Did you go to High School in the late 70's? The only girls who wore bras at my school were the ones in the religious clubs and nerds whose parents were uptight about it. And half of them ditched the bras as soon as they got in the building. This was the era of faux silk shirts and tube tops, so it was pretty obvious they were going "free."

As far as I know, nobody was harmed by boobies. The only danger came from the fact that the high school was in Wisconsin and the heating system was incapable of keeping the temperature above 60F. It's a wonder nobody got their eye poked out by a glass cutter!

Theaetetus:The SPLC's statement said that "the policy was invalid under the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution because it discriminated on the basis of sex, lacked any exceedingly persuasive justification, and rested on an archaic sex stereotype that earrings are appropriate only for females. The repealed policy similarly offended Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which protects against sex discrimination at school.

Yep. Easy lawsuit. Under the dress code, can girls wear earrings? Yes. Can boys? No. Is the only difference their gender? Yes. Book it, done.

Matthew Keene:Theaetetus: The SPLC's statement said that "the policy was invalid under the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution because it discriminated on the basis of sex, lacked any exceedingly persuasive justification, and rested on an archaic sex stereotype that earrings are appropriate only for females. The repealed policy similarly offended Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which protects against sex discrimination at school.

Yep. Easy lawsuit. Under the dress code, can girls wear earrings? Yes. Can boys? No. Is the only difference their gender? Yes. Book it, done.

If you look at actual statistics, comparing, like, graduation and test scores and so forth, you would see that Alabama does indeed seem to be inhabited by morans. Might be because of inbreeding, but that needs more research.

untaken_name:Theaetetus: untaken_name: Theaetetus: Leeds: Theaetetus: Easy lawsuit. Under the dress code, can girls wear earrings? Yes. Can boys? No. Is the only difference their gender? Yes. Book it, done.

I'm interested to hear your take on shirts vs skins in PE.

Distinctions are allowed in school dress codes if there's a legitimate reason not exclusively related to "traditional gender roles". For example, dress codes can require girls to wear bras while not requiring boys to do so.

/but no, I'm not going to talk about topless high school girls, sicko. :P

What legitimate reason not exclusively related to "traditional gender roles" is there for requiring girls to wear shirts but not boys?

You'll notice I said bras, not shirts.

Yes, I did notice that. You'll notice that the person you responded to specifically said "shirts vs. skins". Are you suggesting that schools will or should allow skins vs. bras or shirts vs. bras?

Matthew Keene:Theaetetus: The SPLC's statement said that "the policy was invalid under the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution because it discriminated on the basis of sex, lacked any exceedingly persuasive justification, and rested on an archaic sex stereotype that earrings are appropriate only for females. The repealed policy similarly offended Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which protects against sex discrimination at school.

Yep. Easy lawsuit. Under the dress code, can girls wear earrings? Yes. Can boys? No. Is the only difference their gender? Yes. Book it, done.

Can girls wear skirts? Yes. Can boys wear skirts? I bet not.

You'd bet wrong. See Doe v. Yuntis in Massachusetts, and there were suits in Florida and Georgia that settled.

Theaetetus:untaken_name: Theaetetus: untaken_name: Theaetetus: Leeds: Theaetetus: Easy lawsuit. Under the dress code, can girls wear earrings? Yes. Can boys? No. Is the only difference their gender? Yes. Book it, done.

I'm interested to hear your take on shirts vs skins in PE.

Distinctions are allowed in school dress codes if there's a legitimate reason not exclusively related to "traditional gender roles". For example, dress codes can require girls to wear bras while not requiring boys to do so.

/but no, I'm not going to talk about topless high school girls, sicko. :P

What legitimate reason not exclusively related to "traditional gender roles" is there for requiring girls to wear shirts but not boys?

You'll notice I said bras, not shirts.

Yes, I did notice that. You'll notice that the person you responded to specifically said "shirts vs. skins". Are you suggesting that schools will or should allow skins vs. bras or shirts vs. bras?

My school did.

My middle school allowed it, but that was 1980-82. I still remember Diane's adult sized hooters on her 14 year old body.